{"product_id":"9780571319749","title":"The Immeasurable World : Journeys in Desert Places","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor(s): Atkins, William, \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 06\/06\/2019,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 416 pages,\u003cbr\u003e Series: N\/A, \u003cbr\u003eImprint: Faber \u0026amp; Faber\u003cbr\u003e Published By: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFaber \u0026amp; Faber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Book Classification: Travel writing\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780571319749\u003cbr\u003e Description:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWINNER OF THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL WRITING AWARD 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne third of the earth's land surface is desert, much of it desolate and inhospitable. What is it about this harsh environment that has captivated humankind throughout history? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravelling to five continents over three years, William Atkins discovers a realm that is as much internal as physical. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the contested borderlands of the USA to Australia's nuclear test zones, via Nevada's riotous Burning Man festival and the ancient monasteries of Egypt, he illuminates the people, history, nature and symbolism of these remarkable but often volatile places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winstones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35022771159193,"sku":"9780571319749","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/0240\/6809\/products\/9780571319749.jpg?v=1602536666","url":"https:\/\/winstonebooks.pro\/products\/9780571319749","provider":"Winstone's Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}